MANCHESTER UNITED could lose out to German champions Bayern Munich in their £20million pursuit of Borussia Dortmund hitman Robert Lewandowski.

Big signings? You are normally talking about forwards but it's complicated enough as it is with the forwards I've got.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson

Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson is a confirmed admirer of the 24-year-old Polish international who has been a huge success in the Bundesliga.

Ferguson believes Lewandowski would improve his likely titlewinning squad - even though he admits he is well stocked with strikers. Sir Alex said: "Big signings? You are normally talking about forwards but it's complicated enough as it is with the forwards I've got."

On his interest in Lewandowski, he added: "Yeah, but Bayern Munich are strong with that too. We just have to wait and see where we are in terms of if we win the league. Then it may be different."